In Re Marriage of Sisul

In this dissolution action, appellant was awarded rehabilitative maintenance for a period of one year. The maintenance would automatically terminate at that time unless she petitioned the court for an extension. On appeal, she argues that the award should not automatically terminate, but instead should be reviewed. We agree and reverse.

Luanne and Jerome Sisul were married in 1967. Jerome petitioned for dissolution in 1987. The couple had four children, two of whom are still minors. The only issue contested on appeal is maintenance.

The evidence shows that one month after the parties were…